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Funeral Potatoes

A classic, these cheesy potatoes are the perfect side dish

A traditional recipe, this version is better than average with the addition of the sautéed garlic & onions. Of course you can leave them out, but then you’ll be missing out.

Funeral Potatoes

  • Prepare an 8”x8” baking dish, spritzing with non-stick spray, set aside.

  • Begin preheating oven to 350F.

To a skillet heated over medium, add:

1 Tbsp butter

2 Tbsp onions, finely diced

1 tsp garlic, minced

Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.

To a medium mixing bowl, add:

1 (1 lb) bag frozen shredded potatoes*

Season with:

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp garlic powder

Toss together, then add the:

Sautéed vegetables

Pour in:

1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken condensed soup

4 Tbsp sour cream

4 Tbsp milk

1/2 cup grated cheese

Fold together until well distributed. Pour into prepared 8”x8” baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and place in preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, until center is hot and bubbling. Serve hot.

Brenda tips:

  • Serving size: 4 - 6 servings

  • *Shredded potatoes - substitute fresh potatoes for the frozen: Follow the recipe for HOW TO: Instant Pot Baked Potato to bake 3 potatoes, peel and shred. Use the prepared shredded potatoes in place of the 1 lb frozen.

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Crisp Potato Patties

Make these crisp potato patties with leftover mashed potatoes

These potato patties are a great addition to any breakfast and what’s better than using up those leftover mashed potatoes?

Crisp Potato Patties

Preheat skillet over medium-low heat (3/10).

While preheating, prepare potato mixture:

1 cup leftover mashed potatoes

1 Tbsp sour cream

1/4 tsp garlic salt

Mash together. Set aside and prepare:

8 cheese slices, ~1” square

Form patties, using:

2 Tbsp potato mixture

1 cheese slice

Form the potatoes around the cheese, making sure the cheese is fully enclosed. Repeat to make 8 potato patties.

Skillet with be heated by now, grease with:

1 tsp butter

Fit prepared patties in skillet, allowing ~1” between patties. Cover with a lid, allowing to cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Flip carefully and cook (uncovered) 2 minutes longer. Serve hot.

Brenda tips:

  • Serving size: 4 servings (2 patties each)

  • These potato patties are very versatile, adjust any of the ingredients to fit your personal preferences

  • Add crisp bacon bits for extra flavor

  • Flipping the potato patties can be a little tricky, be sure to wait until the patties have browned on the skillet side for a successful flip

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